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What does the root word pyr mean?

The root word "pyr" comes from the Greek word "πῦρ" (pronounced "pûr"), which means fire.

Here are some examples of words that use this root:

* Pyre: A pile of combustible material, especially one for burning a dead body as a funeral rite.

* Pyrotechnics: The art of making and using fireworks.

* Pyromania: A compulsion to start fires.

* Pyrogenic: Relating to or causing fever.

* Pyrometer: An instrument used to measure high temperatures.

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